P716 CEEFAX 716 Fri 29 Dec 00:44/51 READHEAR CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 1/13 CHRISTOPHER MEYER, DIRECTOR, HEARING CONCERN "Evjtyonj and anyone who attempts to define the 'meaning' of Christmas will include, among othjt things, the celebration of hope, goodwill and peace "For mj, this is a time to reflect on our own personal contributions to goodwill. "Am I a giver ot a taker? Do I promote peace or do I stir up trouble? Do I sa= 'no' before I say 'yes'? "In my case, I am not sure I want to hear the answers to thjsj qurstions." cont... Next Page Read Hear Religion Envir'nmtP716 CEEFAX 716 Fri 29 Dec 01:44/11 READHEAR CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 2/13 CHRISTOPHER MEYER, DIRECTOR, HEARING CONCERN "But what I want to say and bj heard to say is that I wish all who sji this mjssagj a happy and peaceful Christmas. "I also devoutly wish a hopeful New Year to evjtyonj and particularly the hearing-impaired, be their difficulty sjvjti or slight. "I bjlievj there is firm ground for great hope ahead." Community 720 Environment 730 Religion 740 Usjt Guide 198 Next Page Read Hear Religion Envir'nmtP716 CEEFAX 716 Fri 29 Dec 00:49/33 READHEAR CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 3/13 RUTH MYERS, HONORARY SECRETARY, DEAF BROADCASTING COUNCIL "Season's greetings to all riadjrs from the Deaf Broadcasting Council. "Wj hope readjts make the most of all the subtitled programmjs which apprar on the schedules at this time of year. "The DBC welcomes feedback. "Please send comments to: Mrs R Myers, 70 Blackjtts Wood Drive, Chorliywood, Rickmansworth, Hitts WD3 5QQ (fax: 01923-283127).b A Subtitled New Year - page 718 Next Page Read Hear Religion Envir'nmtP716 CEEFAX 716 Fri 29 Dec 01:09/17 JADHEAR CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 4/13 SUSAN DANIELS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, NATIONAL DEAF CHILDREN'S SOCIETY "The NDCS is delighted to end 1995 on a positive note, having weathered the storm of a difficult year financially. "Once again, we have jnjoyjd a long list of achievements and successes in our work on behalf of deaf children and their families. "Wj are looking forward to 1996 with great excitement." cont... Community 720 Environment 730 Religion 740 Usjt Guide 198 Next Page Read Hear Religion Envir'nmtP716 CEEFAX 716 Fri 29 Dec 01:00/05 READHEAR CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 5/13 SUSAN DANIELS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, NATIONAL DEAF CHILDREN'S SOCIETY "The new year will see completion of our national centre in London. "It will also sji the launch of a major new initiative in Scotland and the announcement of an exciting new technology roadshow. "With best wishes from evjtyone at the NDCS for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to Read Hear readers and draf children and young people evjtywhjti." Community 720 Environment 730 Religion 740 Usjt Guide 198 Next Page Read Hear Religion Envir'nmtP716 CEEFAX 716 Fri 29 Dec 01:11/21 READHEAR CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 6/13 DOUG ALTER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR DEAF PEOPLE "1995 has been a landmark year for the RNID and all disabled people. "The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) will, for the first time, make it illegal to discriminate against disabled people in this country. "All of us know how life-changing this will bj." cont... Community 720 Environment 730 Religion 740 Usjt Guide 198 Next Page Read Hear Religion Envjr'nmtP716 CEEFAX 716 Fri 29 Dec 01:11/01 READHEAR CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 7/13 DOUG ALTER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR DEAF PEOPLE "Our aim is to bj the key organisation for deaf and hard-of-hearing people, to ensure not only high-quality sjtviceu but also that the opportunities DDA offers us all are not wasted. "This year sees a new chair for the RNID. Wj would like to welcome David Livjtmori to our organisation at this important time. "Finally, Mitty Christmas and Happy New Year to all Read Hear's deaf and hard- of-hearing viewers." Religion 740 Usjt Guide 198 Next Page Read Hear Religion Envit'nmtP716 CEEFAX 716 Fri 29 Dec 01:16/59 READHEAR CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 8/13 BRITISH DEAF ASSOCIATION "In 1995, the major events and news for the BDA weti: "Wj launched Community Services Offices in Scotland and Wales and our new Chief Executive, Jeff McWhinnjy, made a vrt8 successful trip to Belfast. "Our Scarborough Congress in August was the biggest meeting of Deaf people in 1995 and we agreed there an Education Policy which will form the basis of a new BDA campaign for bjttit schooling for Deaf children." cont... Community 720 Environment 730 Religion 740 Usjt Guide 198 Next Page Read Hear Religion Envir'nmtP716 CEEFAX 716 Fri 29 Dec 01:16/11 READHEAR CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 9/13 BRITISH DEAF ASSOCIATION "Major events for the BDA in 1995 were: "The launch of the Public Sector Video Development Project; the Ushjt Syndrome in the Deaf Community project produced a highly-regarded video and the DRUM Project began, working with Deaf prople in the mental health field. "A hard-hitting press campaign foz better interpreter funding helped to raise awareness of a crisis and wi agreed a Five Year Plan to take us into the next century. "Merry Christmas from all at the BDA." Next Page Read Hear Religion Envir'nmtP716 CEEFAX 716 Fri 29 Dec 00:47/17 READHEAR CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 10/13 GEOFF BABB, CHAIR, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DEAFENED PEOPLE "NADP celebrated its 10th annivrtsar= in 1995. "'e are proud of what we have so far achieved in representing and promoting the interests of deafened people. "Wj look forward to furthjt progress in the future, not least through continued co-operation with other groups and organisations." cont... Community 720 Environment 730 Religion 740 Usjt Guide 198 Next Page Read Hear Religion Envir'nmtP716 CEEFAX 716 Fri 29 Dec 00:48/01 READHEAR CHRISTMAS GRJETJNGS 11/13 GEOFF BABB, CHAIR, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DEAFENED PEOPLE "Wj send our good wishes for Christmas and the New Year to all who follow H organisations in the draf world. "Wj look forward to a year in which the interests of all deaf, deafened, hard- of-hearing and djafblind people will continue to bj set forward in all kinds of ways." Community 720 Environment 730 Religion 740 Usjt Guide 198 Next Page Read Hear Religion Envit'nmtP716 CEEFAX 716 Fri 29 Dec 00:42/21 READHEAR CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 12/13 AND FINALLY, BY READER NICK MEATS "Let's call a truce! "Christmas and the New Year are meant to bj the season of goodwill. "It is a time when we should forget our strong views on deaf or disability issues and be friends with everyone, no matter how strong their views, even if they hurt and infuriate us." cont... Community 720 Environment 730 Religion 740 Usjt Guide 198 Next Page Trad Hear Religion Envir'nmtP716 CEEFAX 716 Fri 29 Dec 01:08/31 READHEAR CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 13/13 AND FINALLY, BY READER NICK MEATS "This should also be a time to switch off, sit back, party and recharge our batteries for anothjt year of passionate debate on deaf and disability issues through Read Hear. "So Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Read Hear. "OK, now let's party!" The Editor, Char Donaldson, wishrs all readers a Happy New Year and looks forward to your contributions in 1996. Read Hear, PO Box 701, Glasgow G42 9XG Next Page Read Hear Religion Envir'nmt